The Kansas Bureau of Investigation recommends parents check for registered offenders in their neighborhoods and areas where their children plan to trick-or-treat for Halloween.

Parents and guardians can search online atwww.kbi.ks.gov/registeredoffender to see where registered offenders live. The KBI said its website allows searches within 3 miles of an address for registered sex offenders, drug offenders and other violent offenders.

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Searches can be done by name, ZIP code and county.

The Kansas Offender Registration Act does not prevent registered offenders from participating in any Halloween activity unless they are on parole or probation and it is specifically restricted. Registered offenders are able to pass out candy, decorate their houses, wear costumes, and attend any festival, party or parade.